47Buddy Johnson
LB · 6th season
YR 6
Current depth chart
LBPractice squad — not on the active depth chartYR 6
Depth relationships
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Bio
Buddy Johnson is a 6'2", 240-pound linebacker from Dallas, TX, who played college football at Texas A&M. Pittsburgh selected him in the fourth round (140th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Johnson has spent time with five NFL organizations, most recently joining Chicago in 2026. In 2025 with Indianapolis, he recorded 8 solo tackles, 6 assists, and 1 tackle for loss across 14 combined tackles.
Buddy Johnson played 1 game in 2025 with a 12% share of special-teams snaps.
Player information
Height6'2"Weight240 lbHometownDallas, TXAge28CollegeTexas A&MDraftedRound 4 · #140 overall · 2021 · PITExperience5 NFL seasons
Contract
$411Kper year · AAV
Years 1Cap 0.1%
T-277 of 349 · LB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
14
TACKLES
1
TFL
Career path
TEXAS A&M2017 – 2020
STEELERS2021
Drafted · Round 4 · Pick 140
TEXANS2022
COWBOYS2023 – 2024
COLTS2025
BEARS2026 — present